Which Type of Law Should You Specialize In?

Which Type of Law Should You Specialize In?

Specializing in a particular legal field has many benefits. It makes a lawyer efficient and dependable and gives him or her a competitive edge over more generalized competitors. That said, choosing a specialty can be difficult; law students should consider their...
6 Skills All Lawyers Need

6 Skills All Lawyers Need

It’s common knowledge that law is an oversaturated job market. As it is, there are far more graduating law students than there are available entry-level positions. Well-educated and well-credentialed graduates often find themselves in the unenviable position of...
Strategies for Winning a Job Interview

Strategies for Winning a Job Interview

Your resume has been selected, and your recruiter has set you up for an interview. Now, it’s time to breeze through the interview and make the employer’s hiring choice simple and in your favor. Here, I break down a few strategies that will help you prepare for...
What to Do When Placed Under Arrest

What to Do When Placed Under Arrest

You think it won’t happen to you. But the fact is, you don’t have to commit an egregious crime to find yourself sitting in the back of a squad car. Even an ordinary night out on the town could land you in jail if you behave rowdily at the bar or allow an argument with...
6 Legal Terms Everyone Should Know

6 Legal Terms Everyone Should Know

Law is dry, circuitous, and difficult to understand,  especially for those without a background in legal studies. While the average person can’t reasonably be expected to know the details about every aspect of the law, there are some common terms that everyone...
Top 5 Law Schools for 2018

Top 5 Law Schools for 2018

Pursuing a JD is a noble endeavor – and an admission into an elite school is certainly the key to a successful career in the field of law. With an increasing amount of students enrolling in law school (nearly 40,000 graduating with their degree in 2015 alone),...